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2-Hexanone is also known as methyl n-butyl ketone, MBK, or propyl acetone. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a sharp odor. It dissolves very easily in water and can evaporate easily into the air as a vapor.

It is formed as a waste product resulting from industrial activities such as making wood pulp and producing gas from coal, and in oil shale operations. In the past, 2-hexanone was used in paint and paint thinner, to make other chemical substances, and to dissolve oils and waxes.

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This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about 2-hexanone. For more information, you may call the ATSDR Information Center at 1-888-422-8737. This fact sheet is one in a series of summaries about hazardous substances and the...